Eschewing metal braces for sets of virtually invisible trays, dentists straighten teeth while tracking progress with 3-D software

Dentist takes a good look at unwelcome wisdom teeth with an x-ray before going in to extract up to four choppers, including impacted teeth

After exam with x-rays & mouth impressions, dentist straightens teeth with clear, removable aligners in 6–15 months

After cosmetic consultation & x-rays, doctor coats teeth in light-activated gel to whiten teeth an average of eight shades in 45 minutes

Mobile technicians massage cars' metal exoskeletons to invert dents without use of additives.

In addition to exam, cleaning & x-rays, dentist makes impressions of teeth for custom-fit take-home whitening tray

Dental staff screens for oral cancer & gum disease & removes plaque at any of seven offices equipped with flat-screen TVs & Starbucks coffee

Dentist assesses oral health with aid of x-ray before cleaning teeth or brightening smiles with in-office or take-home whitening treatments.

Dentist checks overall oral health with X-rays & cancer screening before teeth cleaning removes tartar in hour-long procedure.

Custom-fit tooth tray with whitening solution applied at home to dissolve stains from enamel in a matter of weeks